Machine Operator

KL Industries INC; Muskegon (MI); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Job summary

KL Industries INC in Muskegon, MI is seeking a Machine Operator to run equipment safely and efficiently while supporting setups and changes. The role also involves assembling kayaks and boats to meet production demands.

Candidates must maintain records, minimize scrap, perform parameter adjustments, and follow all safety policies. The position requires lifting up to 50 lbs and working in a hot environment. Training and teamwork are emphasized.

Qualifications

• Operate and maintain machinery to production standards.
• Minimize scrap and maintain accurate records.
• Make machine adjustments to maintain parameters and efficiency.
• Assemble kayaks and boats according to production processes.
• Train and communicate effectively with new team members.
• Follow all safety policies and maintain a clean work area.

Responsibilities

• Run machinery safely, effectively, and efficiently.
• Assist in machine setups and changes.
• Assist in assembling kayaks and boats to meet production demands.
• Maintain operating records and reports.
• Stock line at start and end of shift.
• Package kayaks and prepare for shipments.
• Maintain production demand and communicate line issues to supervisor.
• Maintain housekeeping and work area.

Skills

Machine operation

Setup adjustments

Assembly of kayaks and boats

Record keeping

Quality control

Scrap reduction

Team communication

Safety compliance

Power tools

Lifting 50 lbs

Housekeeping

Hot environment tolerance

Tools

Power tools

Job description

Description

Machine Operator team members are expected to run their machine safely, effectively, and efficiently. They are responsible for assisting in machine setups and changes while also assisting in the assembly of all kayaks and boats as production demands.

Requirements

• Ability to operate and maintain machinery to produce to production standards/run rates
• Ability to maintain low to none scrap rate
• Ability to make machine adjustments to maintain proper parameters and efficiency
• Maintain operating records and reports
• Ability to assemble components accurately, thoroughly and within production process standards
• Assists with stocking line at start and end of shift
• Ability to package kayaks and prepare for shipments
• Ability to maintain and achieve production demand
• Ability to train and communicate effectively with new team members
• Takes initiative to ask for additional training or direction when unsure of tasks
• Communicates any line issues immediately to supervisor
• Maintain a clean work area throughout shift and verifies housekeeping after every shift
• Ability to use power tools
• Ability to lift and move up to 50 lbs
• Ability to work in hot environment
• Follows all company production and safety policies